The Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) is a tern in the family Laridae. This bird has a circumpolar breeding distribution covering the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions of Europe (as far south as …

A small, slender gray-and-white bird with angular wings, the Arctic Tern is well known for its long yearly migration. It travels from its Arctic breeding grounds to Antarctica where it enjoys the …

Famous as a long-distance champion: some Arctic Terns may migrate farther than any other birds, going from the high Arctic to the Antarctic. Breeds on coasts and tundra from New …

The Arctic Tern, known by the scientific name Sterna paradisaea, is a migratory bird with one of the largest geographical ranges of any animal species on Earth. These birds are plentiful …

Arctic tern, (Sterna paradisaea), tern species that makes the longest annual migration of any bird. It breeds in the southerly reaches of the Arctic and winters in the Antarctic, making its …

The arctic tern is a slender bird with narrow wings and short legs. This small but mighty flyer is well known for its long-distance migration, traveling each year from one end of the world to the …

Elegant seabird with extremely long wings and forked tail. Adults are pale gray with white cheek, black cap, and red bill and legs. Very similar to Common Tern; note shorter bill, shorter legs, …

Feb 4, 2024 · The Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) is a medium-sized seabird species that breeds in the Arctic and subarctic regions. The Arctic tern is well known for its incredibly long yearly …

With its long tail streamers and streamlined shape, the Arctic Tern deserves its local name of 'sea swallow'. White with a black cap, it's a largely coastal bird, although it can be seen inland …

The flying abilities of Arctic terns are amongst the most astonishing of any birds. They have a length of a little over 30cm (a foot), a wingspan of less than a meter (about two and a half feet) …